9712 Residence

Project Location:Leawood, Kansas

Completion Date:Winter 2018

Project Description:This traditional Leawood ranch needed some cosmetic updates when our clients purchased it. Most of the walls were covered with wood paneling or wainscoating and painted in some pretty dated colors. By eliminating the walls between the entry, kitchen, dining and formal living room, we were able to open up the floor plan to create much more usable spaces. Our clients plan to add a second floor to this home in a few years as their family grows. We were able to plan for this by over-sizing the ceiling joists which should help minimize the construction impact on this remodel in the future. All of the cabinets and casework were designed, fabricated and installed by our team of designers and craftsmen.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

5606 Residence

Project Location:Fairway, Kansas

Completion Date:Winter 2017

Project Description:Project Details coming soon.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

1001 Residence

Project Location:Kansas City, Missouri (Brookside)

Completion Date:Winter 2017

Project Description:This house is full of ornate details that our clients wanted to preserve as best as possible. Most of early 20th century homes all suffer from the same problems. The kitchens tend to be small which makes it difficult for people to entertain a group of friends without segregating the group. The main design objective was to figure out a way to enlarge this kitchen without destroying the integrity of the home. We added some upset beams which allowed some load bearing walls to be removed. We also absorbed the secondary dining room and relocated the powder room to allow for a larger, more efficient kitchen. The massive island has storage on both sides and provides a ton of prep space. Our design team worked with local artist, Jennifer Walker, to replicate the dimensional plaster crown molding as well as the new archway into the kitchen from the dining room. She also integrated a few small portraits of the clients doberman into the wall finish.

The secondary design objective was to figure out a way to add closet storage to the master bedroom. We considered enclosing the roof top patio to create a walk-in closet but ultimately decided to carve some space out of the existing bedroom room instead.

All of the cabinets and built'-in’s are completely custom and were fabricated and installed locally by our team here in Kansas City.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

Bautista + LeRoy

Project Location:Kansas City, Missouri

Completion Date:Fall 2018

General Contractor:Foster’s Inc.

Project Description:This Mid Century Modern office building in midtown had seen several previous renovations. We stripped away some dated 90’s paneling and kept a very simple approach to the renovation. The first floor is a semi-private co-working space for other professionals and the entire second floor is the Law Office of Bautista + Leroy. We added a reception desk to help control and secure access on the main level. On the second level we created a new conference room and added a few private offices.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

Christopher Elbow Chocolates - Made in KC

This retail display is located in the Made In KC Marketplace at the Country Club Plaza. We worked closely with Christopher Elbow Chocolates to prototype these retail displays for product display flexibility.

Subzero + Wolf Showroom - NKC

Project Location:Kansas City, Missouri

Completion Date:Fall 2018

Project Description:We were approached by Roth Distributing to design / build out the casework for a new Subzero / Wolf display kitchen. This is located in the Factory Direct Appliance Showroom in North Kansas City.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

Farmdog Studios - Made in KC

Project Location:Kansas City, Missouri

Completion Date:Summer 2018Project Description:Located in the Made In KC Marketplace on the Country Club Plaza. We fabricated the back shelving out of Cambia. Check out Farmdog Studios online or in person.

Photograhy:Bob Greenspan Photography

5845 Residence

Project Description:This post and beam ranch was in pretty good shape, it just needed some updated finishes and a few more bedrooms. Our design team reorganized the kitchen and master bedroom to create a more functional master suite while the addition on the opposite side of the house connected the existing detached garage and created 3 additional bedrooms. Another small addition on the back of the house allowed the dining room to grow to accommodate a larger table and nicer circulation. A herringbone tile floor extends throughout most of the living space and provides a nice canvas for the other design elements. In addition to the Architectural design, our fabrication team supplied and installed all of the casework throughout the residence. The rift sawn white oak provides a warm contrast to the dark floors and ceilings.

Project Description:At the 1600 residence we were presented with a few challenges. Creating a new more organized entry, relieving the congested area around the stairs, providing an exterior deck off of the living room, and creating a modern functional solution for the kitchen and dining rooms is what influenced this design solution. We decided to leave the roof line alone while reworking the space below it to accommodate the new entry sequence. Moving the kitchen to the east side of the house allowed for a more usable spaces. The storage wall on the south side of the kitchen provides some privacy from the front door while also providing function solutions for the kitchen and entry.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

7400 Residence

Project Location:Prairie Village, Kansas

Completion Date:Fall 2017

Project Description:Coming soon…..

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

2604 Residence

Project Location:Kansas City, MO

Completion Date:March 2018

Project Description:Coming soon….

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

3008 Kitchen

Project Location:Kansas City, MO

Completion Date:September 2017

Project Description:Everyone knows that the party always ends up in the kitchen. So why not have a kitchen that was designed for the party! Although the old kitchen looked nice, it did not function well. It was too small to have two people cooking at the same time. In addition, the microwave was dangerously close to the cooktop - making it virtually impossible to stir and move hot pots on and off the cooktop.

To achieve our clients’ goal, we removed the existing built-in pantry and added two new windows. By doing this we were able to bring additional natural light into the space and open up an area for the coffee bar. The coffee bar houses the coffee pot during the day, but by night it can be transformed into a wet bar making it a great place to mix cocktails. The coffee bar is anchored with an integrated Sub Zero refrigerator on the left and a large pantry cabinet on the right. Behind the island, the 48” Wolf range is the life of the party. The range is accented by a 3D tile back-splash and under cabinet lighting. We installed a pot filler on the wall above the range, which makes filling large pots a breeze. The range is flanked by large walnut pantry cabinets that contain pull-out drawers for easy access. We hid the range hood in the colored accent cabinets above the range. Finally, we replaced the duel-level island with a large single level quartz island with waterfall ends, which houses an integrated Asko dishwasher and a pull-out trash drawer. Three 18" diameter George Kovacs pendents illuminate the room and adjacent surfaces. The storage cabinets on the right of the range not only serves home for the alcohol collection but easily transforms into a serving buffet when it is party time!Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

Project Description:2.5 years ago we designed and fabricated a series of display units, changing rooms and work stations. Late in 2017 they took a giant leap and purchased building in Kansas City’s Martini Corner Entertainment District. Our team of designers and craftsmen helped breath some new life into their building by providing Architectural design services as well as furniture / cabinet fabrication and installation. The result is a work space that is as unique as their product.

Photography:Bob Greenspan Photography

5207 Residence

This modern home originally built by Sam Symons in the late 50's had some great mid century bones. The clients approached us with the task of breathing some new life in the home.

We removed a wall of cabinets that dividing the kitchen from the rest of the first floor which allows for a much nicer flow. We also added a mudroom and reconfigured the master closet to allow for a larger, more usable master bathroom. The kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity were designed + fabricated by our team. We selected mahogany veneered plywood for the new casework to match the existing doors and wood trim in the house.

Photography by:Bob Greenspan Photography

Within Apothecary

Project Description:Gina Holmberg came to us with some specific requirements to display her wellness products. The simple modern solution allows for the product to remain the focus. Some of the pieces were pre-made and some were custom made to fit the space.

Photography by:Bob Greenspan Photography

The Bunker

Project Location:Kansas City, Missouri

Project Description:Studio Build designed + fabricated + installed these new display shelves. The walnut veneered plywood is accented with Bunker blue shelves to provide a simple and clean solution for displaying retail merchandise.

Photography by:Bob Greenspan Photography

8001 Residence

Project Description:This mid-century split level home is located in Prairie Village, Kansas. Our design team came up with an open floor plan solution that allowed the homeowner’s to easily entertain without feeling cramped. The main load bearing wall was removed allowing natural light to flood the entire floor. We replaced the flooring, redesigned the kitchen and fabricated all of the cabinets and custom components.

Photography by:Bob Greenspan Photography

6000 Residence

Project Location:Fairway, Kansas

Project Description:The main design strategy for the 6000 Residence was to relocate the Master Bedroom. The existing layout had two sets of stairs on opposite ends of the home and an odd second story attic bedroom that needed some attention. We decided to remove and redesign the center portion of the home leaving the bedroom wing and the garage untouched. By centralizing the circulation and eliminating the second stair, we were able to expand the kitchen and remove the walls dividing it from the living room and dining room. The Master Suite was relocated to the second floor to take advantage of the sight lines of the lot. This home is filled with custom cabinetry and components that were all designed, fabricated and installed by our team.

Photography by: Bob Greenspan Photography

KANSO

"A design store in Kansas City for people who want well-designed objects for everyday life."

A friend and colleague designed these minimalist cubes for one of their clients. Studio Build's fabrication team did a great job of collaborating with the designer and owner to ensure the finished product met everyone's expectations. These maple plywood boxes are maneuverable, and provide a variety of display options.

Can't Say Where

At this private office, we were asked to create a hidden oasis meant to entertain friends and clients. The result was one of our favorite challenge's to date. The bio-metric thumbprint lock releases a section of of the custom baltic birch plywood bookshelf to reveal a private "speakeasy". We must say, this was an awesome idea and we can't wait to do it again!

Photography by: Bob Greenspan Photography

Ladybird Style Lab

For the last 15+ years this space was a staging / lounge for a bus line. The bones of the building were quite nice but it was in desperate need of some new life. The building owner put us in touch with the fabulous owners at Ladybird Style Lab and the rest is history. Studio Build designed the new layout and provided the some of the furnishings to help transform this space into a modern backdrop that allows Ladybird's clients to be the focal point while in the space. We were delighted to be a part of the transformation of this space.

Shelby Herrick Salon

The Shelby Herrick Salon is located on the ground floor of the newly constructed Woodside Village Apartments. The original space was tall and narrow so it was our goal to bring the scale of the volume down to a more human and intimate scale. An angular ceiling greets the customer at the front door and undulates all the way to the back of the space where it folds to form the second floor mezzanine. A series of coves around the ceilings make them appear as if they float above your head. The blackened steel rod sculptural elements help screen the activities behind while allowing natural light to filter through. The sculptures sway with the movements of the salon and evoke a sense of taming loose strands into an ordered pattern. The left side of the space houses the serene and calming spaces which are painted blue and tucked under a lower ceiling. The custom black stained white oak cabinets were also designed, fabricated and installed by Studio Build.

Hugo Tea

Hugo Tea asked us to come up with a booth to use at the various trade shows that they attend across the nation annually. Our team of designers and fabricators created a solution that is lightweight and easy to assemble while also reflecting the Hugo Tea brand. The custom fabricated aluminum frame supports the teak Formica panels and allows the entire set up to be broken down into flat pack boxes that can be shipped to the Tradeshow location. The vertical steel panels were etched with a pattern to provide a nice contrast in materials while also providing a nice canvas for some subtle branding.

Studio Build Office

From 2008 - 2012 we moved our office and shop to various locations around Kansas City. We finally settled into a building located in the heart of the crossroads arts district of Kansas City. Three of us shared an 10' x 12' wood paneled office that hadn't been touched since the early 80's. In February of 2015, we decided that we wanted to stay here rather than move again. This office solution is the result of many hours of dedication and hard work by our entire staff. Over the last 20 months we slowly added components and are pretty excited to share the final product. A 5' x 24' shared work-space allows our team to collaborate; the 11' x 11' partitions provide ample storage for awards, books and material samples; we designed, fabricated and installed 30' of custom cabinetry that showcases our style of kitchen casework as well as provides additional storage. Last but certainly not least, the custom ping pong table encourages friendly competition with all of our neighbors during friday happy hours.

Photography by: Bob Greenspan Photography

8009 Residence

This Leawood Kansas residence was transformed by converting the existing patio into dining space. That design decision allowed the kitchen to be configured in a modern and efficient manner. The dark stain on the rift-sawn white oak cabinets provides a nice contrast to the white interior. All of the casework was fabricated and installed by Studio Build's team of talented craftsmen.

Photo's by Bob Greenspan Photography

1648 Residence

This home didn't require any big Architectural changes to transform it's appearance. To simplify the exterior, we replaced the existing mis-matched windows with modern glazing (no mullions!), re-sided a portion of the front elevation, and repainted the whole house. To complement the exterior, we painted the interior all white. We also sanded and re-finished the wood floors, created a more sculptural staircase, replaced all of the kitchen cabinets and re-designed the master bathroom.

Photography by Bob Greenspan Photography

308 Residence

This was a fun little project! Our clients recently exchanged the suburban life filled with home and lawn maintenance for a life living in a downtown Kansas City condominium.

Wanting to put their touch on an already nearly perfect space, they contacted Studio Build to design a home theater and fireplace.

The fireplace is constructed of horizontal white oak slats burnt in the ancient Japanese technique of Shou Sugi Ban. The burnt surface provides a unique color and texture to the wood. New electronically controlled shades complete the living room, providing access to the downtown skyline at the flip of a switch.

Several walls were removed. New sound proof walls and floor were constructed. The design utilizes vertical slats in the construction of the built-in units. This was to allow for substantial air flow around the many audio visual components. Doors cover, yet provide full access to pull-out equipment racks for easy installation and adjustment. The orange speaker material serves a dual purpose. It is a lively pop of color in a dark grey space, yet the material allows sound to penetrate and decay in the base traps built into the unit.

15528 Residence

This house is located in a southern Johnson county suburban neighborhood. This basement was completely transformed from a traditional mother-in-law suite into a modern entertainment area. Studio Build re-designed the basement layout as well as designed, fabricated and installed all of the custom cabinetry at our studio in the crossroad district of downtown Kansas City. The black stainless appliances and modern brass accents look fantastic with the cabinets which are rift sawn white oak, stained black with a clear conversion varnish top coat. All of the interior cabinet shelves are rift sawn white oak with a clear finish.They are not stained black and provide a nice contrast against the black stained exterior.

Eleve Dancewear

Eleve challenged us to present some idea's for their need to display and store their custom made dance wear. Our design team provided a solution that is unique while allowing the space to be completely flexible. The baltic birch plywood was CNC cut and accented with white back panels to provide a neutral back drop for Eleve's merchandise. The displays, reception furniture and dressing rooms were all fabricated in a manner to allow it to be dis-assembled, flat packed and moved to another location if necessary.

Photography by Bob Greenspan Photography

Drummond 7835

Drummond 7835 was in need of a bit of a modern revival to fit the open nature of the house. The configuration is relatively the same. We removed the wall separating the kitchen from the living room allowing the homeowner to take advantage of the wonderful light and visual connection to the back yard. The casework was fabricated at our studio here in Kansas City and is constructed of walnut veneered plywood accented with lime and blue fronts. The utility room was further defined by adding a which also allowed the new kitchen to gain some full height pantry storage.

If you want to check out some of the history that KC Modern has put together on Don Drummond, check out their newly re-designed website here.

photo credit: Bob Greenspan, Bob Greenspan Photography

715 Residence

Located in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood, the 715 Condo recently got a full facelift. The overall layout of the space is nearly identical but by removing the pantry / room divider in the kitchen, the main level was completely transformed into a open, modern & more functional space. The range location was swapped with the sink so that the vent hood would no longer obstruct the space over the island. We also designed and fabricated a new dining table as an extension of the island. The old bamboo floor was replaced with more traditional oak which was then stained dark to contrast with the walls. We were able to re-design the master bathroom to utilize the excessive space. The new nook has a custom quilt storage cabinet to store some the fantastic modern quilts that this homeowner has constructed. All of the casework (kitchen, master bathroom & quilt storage) was designed and fabricated at Studio Build. If you want to check out some of the homeowner's quilts, click here.

1653 Residence

Description:The 1653 Residence is located in Kansas City’s Westside neighborhood. Located within walking distance of downtown Kansas City, the neighborhood is an eclectic mix of restaurants, small businesses and urban dwellers that covet the city life. By approaching the house on axis with the interior circulation, the order of the house is established immediately. The parti is very simple, the public and private spaces are divided by the vertical circulation. This allows the floor plan to be reasonably open with minimal walls. Roughly 2,800 square feet, this unique, compact and simple modern home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a completely open office located on the third floor. This home is filled with custom casework designed and fabricated by Studio Build at their office located a few blocks away in Kansas City’s Crossroad's District. One of the most unique elements of this house is the Master Bathroom. It is revealed by passing through one of the built-in closet doors. The soaking tub is inside of the shower enclosure and skylights flood the space with natural light. Off street parking is always in high demand in urban neighborhoods. This house has a full 2 car garage accessed from the alley way behind the house. You can see more process photo's on Instagram using the hashtag #1653residence. We also posted a walk-through video on YouTube.

Drummond 7348

Description:As many of you may know, Studio Build is quite fond of the mid-century Drummond's around Kansas City. Jerad's first house, Drummond 7342, was the catalyst for Studio Build. 7348 has been the next step in our evolution. Most of the casework was fabricated and pre-finished in our shop, some of it was fabricated on site. The most unique aspect of this Drummond is the basement that was added during this renovation. 20' was added to the length of the house, transforming it from a small 2 bedroom 1 bath into a comfortable 4 bedroom 3 bath home.

Photo Credit:Bob Greenspan, Bob Greenspan Photography

Runnells Residence

Description:Studio Build was approached with the task of updating the kitchen in this original 1950's post and beam modern home located in South Kansas City. The original house was designed by local Architect David Runnells and advertised as the All Climate House in the May 1950 issue of House Beautiful Magazine.

A relatively small addition (120 square feet) enabled the house and existing garage to be connected and the entry to be moved to the front of the house, while allowing the floor plan to be open for a much larger kitchen. Matching the existing construction techniques helps the addition seamlessly blend into the existing home. Studio Build was fortunate to be able to design + fabricate all of the custom casework which is a walnut plywood with white & grey accents.

Photo Credit:Bob Greenspan, Bob Greenspan Photography

12455 Residence

Description:The transformation of this house has been a blast to be a part of. Studio Build re-designed the kitchen, dining and living room area's of this suburban, Johnson County home. The clients decided to add a new deck to our scope of work at the end of the interior phase. It takes the project from fantastic to amazing. Studio Build also designed and fabricated all of the kitchen cabinets.

1127 Residence

Description:This 2,240 square foot, 3 bedroom modern home is tucked into a hill on the south side of brush creek in Kansas City. An open floor plan flows to the third floor's covered deck that provides views that overlook the Kauffmann Legacy Lake. James Hardie lap siding was paired with Nichiha cement fiber panels to create a low maintenance exterior skin.

Details:designed: Spring 2012construction completed: March 2013

Photo Credit:Bob Greenspan Photography

Drummond 7342

Description:Designed by local Architect David Runnells in 1949 and built by KC's predominate post war modern home builder Don Drummond. Jerad Foster purchased this home in January 2006 and renovated it over the next 10 months, ultimately it became "Studio Build." The exposed post and beam construction coupled with an abundance of windows make this 1,100 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home feel larger than it looks. It's fitted with Baltic Birch Paneling, custom walnut cabinetry, and custom built-in wardrobes. An expansive outdoor patio and in ground pool also make the home great for entertaining.

Dwelling 3918

Project Description:This late 19th century house was vacant for months until its new life was restored. Completely gutted, redesigned and reconstructed 3918 sits atop Kansas City's Hyde Park district next to one of the oldest Oak tree's around. The 20" thick west exterior stone wall was failing was in dire need of repair. The new glass facade helps unify the exterior with the interior and provides some pretty amazing views. Stabilizing the existing structural system was a challenge but the result is a nice balance of traditional and modern architecture.

3555 Residence

Description:Tucked in the heart of Kansas City's midtown district, this residence had a complete makeover due to fire damage. Since the existing foundation was preserved, an open floor plan was desired to maximize the useable area. The exterior utilizes low maintenance materials such as James Hardie siding, corrugated steel panels and a Cumeru accent wall while the all white interior provides a nice canvas for the modern furniture.